On February 16, 2025, just before 2 a.m., authorities responded to reports of gunfire in an alleyway near 100 N. Court St. in Downtown Visalia, California. Upon arrival, officers discovered 54-year-old Adolfo Martinez suffering from a gunshot wound. Martinez was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. Detectives immediately launched an investigation into the fatal shooting, seeking assistance from the public to identify any suspects involved.
Following an
intensive investigation, authorities arrested two suspects in connection with the homicide. Roman Garcia, 38, was taken into custody in Cutler with assistance from the Special Enforcement Unit. He was charged as an accessory after the fact, and a search warrant was executed at his residence on Eddy Road. Two days later, investigators arrested 26-year-old Jose Ocampos in Orange Cove on a homicide charge. Officers also searched his home on Park Boulevard. Both suspects were booked at the Tulare County Adult Pre-Trial Facility.
Visalia police believe that Ocampos was directly responsible for the shooting that led to the death of Adolfo Martinez. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with additional information to come forward. The Visalia Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit continues to gather evidence and piece together the events leading up to the tragic incident.
